In today’s world, it’s not uncommon to hear preachers raging against the carnality of the world—calling out its sins and distractions. Yet, many of these same preachers fail to recognize that their ranting is rooted in carnality. When teachings become more about feelings, opinions, and self-focused ideologies than the truth of Scripture, they stray from the Gospel they claim to uphold.
Unfortunately, many preachers today foster a self-centred gospel—one of self-pity, self-reliance, self-exaltation, and self-healing. This “self-gospel” shifts the focus from Christ to the individual, placing the burden of salvation, provision, and healing on human effort rather than God’s grace. Some even claim the power of “little gods,” twisting Scripture to glorify man instead of the Creator. These approaches lead to confusion and spiritual emptiness because they are detached from the true message of the cross.
The problem is compounded when preachers read the Bible liberally—interpreting it based on personal feelings rather than understanding its context and intent. They may claim to reject liberal theology, but their treatment of Scripture reveals a shallow, subjective approach. 2 Timothy 2:15 calls us to "study to show yourself approved by God, a workman who need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." When the Word of God is read and preached carelessly, it leads to error and misguides the flock.
The question then arises: How do we trust preachers who tell us whatever they are feeling instead of proclaiming the truth of the Word? The answer is simple: we must evaluate teaching against the Scriptures. Acts 17:11 commends the Bereans for examining the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul taught was true. The Gospel is not a platform for personal opinions or emotional tirades; it is the revelation of Jesus Christ and must remain unaltered.
The church’s primary calling is to proclaim the Gospel—the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. We don’t need clever rhetoric or feel-good messages; we need Christ-centered, Spirit-led, Scripture-saturated preaching that convicts, transforms, and brings hope. As Paul said, "For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified" (1 Corinthians 2:2). This focus must return to the church so that the church can take the true Gospel to the world.
Let us call for a revival of sound, expository preaching that submits to the authority of Scripture. The church is not called to accommodate culture or to serve self-centred theologies but to faithfully proclaim the Word of God so that the world may know the truth. Only then will we fulfill our mission as ambassadors of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20), shining His light in a dark world.
The time has come to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ back to the church—so the church can take it to the world. ✝️
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